Entering Multiple Values in a Table

You can enter multiple values in a table without waiting for the system to update between entries.

Context

Adding multiple values to a table can be time-consuming if you have to wait for the system to update the data source after each entry. This feature provides an editing session that allows you to enter multiple values before processing the updates. You also have the option to process and save some updates and then continue to make changes.

Procedure

From your table, select (More Actions) Mass Data Entry.

The Mass Data Entry dialog appears.
Add values to the table cells.
You can enter values in unbooked cells and change existing cell values. Each time you enter a cell value, the cells that aggregate up to it are locked until after you have left the editing session.
Note
You can copy and paste data to multiple cells during a data entry session, but there are some limitations:
- Records cannot be copied across versions; only values can be copied.
- The source cell used for the copy is disabled to avoid conflicting entries.
- Records cannot be copied from a cell that was originally NULL.
  
  During Mass Data Entry, you can change a NULL cell to a data cell by entering a number into it. Even though it may look like a booked cell, it originally wasn't one so you won't be able to copy records from the cell.
To control how your data changes are applied, select one of the following:
- (Process & Stay) - Process the changes you've made so far and then continue adding data.
- (Process & Exit) - Process your changes and leave the data entry session.
- (Exit) - Exit without saving your changes.

Results

The changes are applied.